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Eleanor Kania
Eleanor Kania

Biography

Eleanor caught the travel bug after five months of volunteering and exploration in east Africa. Since then, she hasn’t looked back, making regular trips abroad to some of the world’s most far-flung destinations. Early experiences included a year of teaching in a small city in China, before strapping on the backpack to travel the country in detail, even pausing to live in Xian for a few extraordinary months. In fact, it was this trip that ignited Eleanor's passion for Asia, a love affair which later saw her walk the Great Wall, delve into the ancient traditions of Japan in Kyoto, explore Vietnam from top to toe and go hot air ballooning over Bagan in Myanmar. Then, having already turned her new-found Asia expertise into a career in travel, she jetted off again, this time to Australia. Here, a working holiday visa gave her the chance to explore the length and breadth of the country, before she hopped across the Tasman Sea to New Zealand where, among other highlights, she cycled the Otago Rail Trail, flew a plane over whale-dotted seas in Kaikoura and learned the art of curling at the only indoor rink in the Southern Hemisphere. And, that’s not all, as Ellie’s most recent adventures have taken her to Canada and on a four-month jaunt around Latin America.

Specialist destinations

Novice monk practising Vipassana meditation, Laos

Asia

From its high-tech cities to its ancient cultures, from its pristine beaches to its dazzling natural world, you'll be amazed by Asia's unique diversity. Our tailor-made holidays take in the very best of it.

Great Barrier Reef, Australia

Australasia and Pacific

Long-time Wexas favourites Australia and New Zealands offer a wide range of holiday experiences. And, further east, the islands of Fiji, French Polynesia and the South Pacific are as close to perfection as it gets.

Read Eleanor’s latest articles

  • Lord Howe Island, New South Wales

    New South Wales: Short breaks out of Sydney

    Wexas Australia specialist Eleanor Kania shares five mini itineraries in New South Wales, the perfect add-ons to a stay in Sydney.

  • Hue, Vietnam

    Vietnam's Top 5 Cultural Highlights

    Vietnam has a wealth of cultural highlights and a rich heritage that encompasses Chinese, Indian, Champa, Khmer and other indigenous elements. From fourth century Hindi ruins and 19th century fortress citadels to the remnants of neo-Confucianism, here are our top five picks.

  • Great Barrier Reef, Australia

    Where to go to in Australia season by season

    The ultimate guide for planning when to visit Australia, taking in where's best to go for each season.

  • Sea Cliff Bridge, New South Wales, Australia

    New South Wales: The Ultimate Australian Road Trip

    From Sydney's iconic waterfront to the green-dappled peaks of the Blue Mountains and the dancing dolphins of Port Stephens, we've put together a list of the best road trip stops in New South Wales...

  • Lake Pukaki and Mt. Cook, New Zealand

    The ultimate New Zealand road trip

    Having lived in Christchurch and visited the country “half-a-dozen times or so”, Wexas specialist Gary Stevens gives his expert insight into the best New Zealand self-drive.

  • Melbourne

    The Top 7 things to do in Melbourne

    From city kayaking and beach relaxation to rooftop bars and street art, this is the finest that Australia's third city has to offer, showcasing its unique breadth.

  • Twelve Apostles, Great Ocean Road

    Australia’s top 10 iconic landscapes

    Australia is one of the most varied landscapes on earth. It's got a range of stunning, idiosyncratic landscapes, from the snow-capped peaks of the Australian Alps to wildlife-rich coral reefs, crystal-clear lakes, bio-diverse tropical rainforests, and dust-filled deserts.

  • Torii Shrine, Miyajima in Hiroshima, Japan

    The ultimate Japanese rail journey

    It's not just the ruthless efficiency that makes the Japanese rail network so appealing. On Shikoku, express trains pass hilltop shrines and ancient burial grounds, while main-island Honshu sees routes skirt dramatic coastlines, wind through the Japanese Alps and circumnavigate great lakes.

  • One&Only Hayman Island, in the Whitsundays

    The best beach resorts in Australia

    It's well-known that Australia is blessed with sands, sun and surf but, with so much to choose from, it's easy to get lost. With this in mind, this is our definitive guide to Australia's best beach resorts, from the Great Barrier Reef to Kangaroo Island.

  • Cape Lodge, Australia

    Top five foodie experiences in Australia's South West

    Originally famous for its chilled out surfing towns and unspoilt beaches, there is so much more to explore in the southwest pocket of Western Australia – gourmet producers, award-winning wines, towering forests, and stunning national parks to name but a few.

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